Missionary....

For the past year and a half I haven't seen myself as a "missionary" even though I am doing full-time ministry. My experience in Detroit had me thinking that to be considered a "missionary" in the world of ministry meant raising financial support. Well, I was wrong. I'm wrong about a lot of things, and this was one of them. Do any of you remember the song from our childhood called "Be a missionary"? 

"Be a missionary every day... tell the world that Jesus is the way. Be it in a town or country, or a busy avenue, Africa or Asia the choice is up to you..." 

That song often pops into my head and I'm reminded that we're all missionaries wherever God has put us. My roll as a Missionary has changed once again. In order to remain that Lydia Urban Academy I had/have to raise support for my salary. 

Let me just tell you what God has done... 

I have not had to do any work at all in order for God to provide the money that he has brought in to go toward my salary. Two individuals (who were simply made aware of my need by an outside person) have given two large donations and my home church in Canton is going to begin supporting me as one of their missionaries. I shared my passion for urban teens and my desire to stay at LUA and the money was given. Now, I realize these situations are RARE! But I believe that God has allowed this process to be "easy" for me to show me HIS goodness and faithfulness. 

I have been OVERJOYED by this whole thing, and I know for sure that I am exactly where God wants me to do for this season of my life. 

Not all of my salary has been raised yet. I need about $3000-$5000 more in order for it to be at 100%. I have total faith in my Lord that this money will come in. At this point i'm not sure where it will come from, but I know it will come. I believe Lydia is where God wants me, and Lydia is where I intend to stay.